No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach!

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A wooden deck with a sofa and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A tropical garden with a stone wall, palm trees, and a wooden structure with a roof.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen with a dining area.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden roof, and a gravel driveway.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large bookshelf, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cocal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocal Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Hermosa Tidepool
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Located in Cóbano, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Hermosa Beach. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Santa Teresa, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cocal Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grande Hermosa Tidepool - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 14 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 56 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Namoré - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fermata Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hermosa Beach, Cocal Beach, and Grande Hermosa Tidepool. Santa Teresa Beach and Manzanillo Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great and the house was very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 7, 2026
Thanks again for staying at both our half and Full Moon homes, Trisha! You are a pleasure and welcome back any time! Pura Vida! Denise and Will
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience all around . Beautiful location and we particularly enjoyed having Couleur Cafe on our doorstep
Walking distance from the house
Excellent local Ceviche
Watching Manchester United beat Manchester City from paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely! Hosts were great! It was a work trip, so clearly it works for work and leisure! Thank you so much!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2026
Thanks Kristina for sharing your thoughts! Glad it worked for you - come back when you have time to relax!! Best, Denise & Will
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We can't wait to come back

What a perfect house for a costa rica get away. The location, within a short walking distance of the beach, but very private and across the street from our favorite breakfast and lunch spot, the house is beautiful with great outdoor showers and roomy living areas. Definately would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you Tom! Always nice to hear how people love the special spot we share! Hope you can make it back next trip to Costa Rica! Pura Vida! Denise & Will
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home in Ideal Location

This home was beautiful and well equipped for all of our needs, very clean and well cared for. We saw monkeys and sea turtles at the beach, enjoyed lovely sunsets every night and relaxed in hammocks under the palm trees. There was a variety of wildlife around the home including a family of monkeys and beautiful birds. We enjoyed the location being just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Theresa. We very highly recommend this home!!!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Erin - Thank you for your very nice review of our home. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your 3 weeks of vacation at our house! Hope to see you back in Full Moon - I will save a hammock for you! Denise
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Home

We had an amazing vacation. My husband and I are surfers with 3 young kids. The house is so close to the beach that we would run down separately in the morning and then head down later with the kids for their surf lessons and general beach time. We worked out at Jill's boot camp, ate lunch at Café Couleur, ate dinner at Kojis, and occasionally took a taxi to Santa Teresa to buy groceries. The house is perfectly located for all of this. The house is also well equipped for big family cooking. We would spend our nights on the patio chatting and when we were tired of the heat we would head in to the air conditioning. We would wake up in the morning to the sounds of howler monkeys outside our windows. Unbelievable. We were lucky to have Will around during our stay. He and Denise, the owners of the home, are so generous and helpful. Between them and Noelia, the house manager, they make it hard to leave. We went horse back riding on the farm and zip-lining in Montezuma. It was amazing to hang out as a family in a stress free environment. We would recommend this to anyone looking to surf, travel around or just relax. You will have an unforgettable time.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you Susy for the lovely review! I haven't been there in a couple of months and reading your words makes me want to pack my bags and go now! I miss it! If there is anything else we can do to make everyone's stay nicer, please let us know. Will says hello - Pura Vida! Denise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We had the best stay at the Full Moon! The house was comfortable and well-appointed with indoor and outdoor areas to relax. The outdoor showers were lovely! The best part of our stay, though, was the location - away from the bustle of Santa Teresa, and a short walk to the beach. We were able to rent surf boards and get lessons right across the street and then come back later for lunch at the Cafe. It was an excellent week of surfing at Playa Hermosa! For dinner out, we highly recommend Atardecer Dorado in Manzanillo. The food is great and they have the best ocean views of any restaurant we went to.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The Full Moon is a very clean and spacious property in a great location. It is a very close walk to a beautiful swimming and surfing beach where you can walk for miles in both directions. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2022
Thanks Kacy for your review. I noticed you gave us only 4 stars and wondered what I could have done better for you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property 2 minutes walk to the beach.

Full moon is a wonderful space with every possible kitchen amenity, great showers and bathrooms, air conditioning in all the rooms what you really need here in Costa Rica, directly across the street from a cafe that is pretty good that serves breakfast and lunch. The property is spacious and clean and well stocked with everything you would probably want almost as good as a luxury hotel. I sat on the deck and watched an iguana camouflaged in a branch watching me. For the most part the property is quiet. It is located on the beach access road behind a private gate. The property manager or concierge is named is Kristi. She went out of her way to help with any requests that I had. Including dropping me off downtown to rent a bike. She is very friendly and speaks English well. She did everything she could to make my stay comfortable and she responded very quickly to any questions I had. The villa does not have any views of the ocean but you can hear it with the doors open. Also in case you're looking for a smaller place Denise the owner also rents another studio with bathroom and fully stocked kitchen on the same property for a little bit less money. This is also a very cute place. And by the way, the internet works great. Anyway it's a wonderful property and I strongly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2021
Thank you Tony for your kind words! I hope that the remainder of your stay and visit with your son was both fun and peaceful. Pura Vida! Denise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We went without a lot of plans , but there is a lot to see on this peninsula and this house was about 400 yards from a beautiful beach and a great place to relax. Recommend renting quads too. Great way to get around.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thanks Dave So glad you all had a good time! Denise & Will
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and a wonderful experience for my family

I spent a week with my family in this lovely home and we could have stayed a month or more... close to the beach with everything you need close by. The surfing was amazing. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you so much for staying at our Full Moon house. Happy to hear it was such a good trip! Come back someday!! Pura Vida
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base for a week in paradise!

We stayed at Denise's lovely home for a week for a family vacation. The house is really well laid out for two adults and two kids, and it had everything we needed and more. The location is absolutely incredible, just a few minutes to walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with a cafe and surf shop right across the street. We'll definitely stay here again on our next trip!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hi Anne, So glad you had a fun week at Full Moon! We would love to see you return. Have a Happy New Year! Pura Vida! Denise & Will
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place only minutes from the beach. Highly recommend beautiful setting

The property is special. Very clean and fully equipped. Right across from a fantastic cafe and surf shop. A local grocery is close by for quick groceries. Denise and Will are amazing people and Kristi and Casey were awesome and always close by to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hi John, Thank you so much for selecting and staying at Full Moon! You, Char, Chris and Angie were a pleasure. Please come back again! Pura Vida! Denise and Will
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place! Pura vida!

The house and the location are perfect! Thank you! Pura Vida!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thanks Jackob! Hope to see you again someday, Pura Vida! Denise & Will
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and very spacious

Just a two minute walk from Hermosa Beach, this house is ideal for surfers and sun lovers. My family enjoyed our stay and the convenience of having the beach so close, a cafe across the street and a small grocery store around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hi Sanjiv, Thanks for staying at our Full Moon house! Sorry for such a delay in response, but when you wrote this I did not realize I had the ability to respond! Happy New Year 2020! Pura Vida - Denise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice, well built property.

Very good location and proximity to Playa Hermosa. Air conditioning worked well.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hi Douglas, Thanks for staying at our Full Moon house! Sorry for such a delay in response, but when you wrote this I did not realize I had the ability to respond! Happy New Year 2020! Pura Vida - Denise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay at Full Moon

We were very comfortable, enjoyed mornings and evenings out on the deck, refreshing a/c mid day. We surfed each morn and evening, easy walk to beach, loved the easy access at Playa Hermosa. As a beginner it was the perfect place to learn. Board rentals right next door, so easy. Ate in a few times, easy trip to restaurants, casual or upscale, whatever you choose. Everyone was so nice, we totally enjoyed our stay. Thanks Denise for sharing your great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for staying at Full Moon, Larry!! Glad it was available for you to visit with your travelling son. You are welcome back anytime! Pura Vida! Denise & Will
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Home in Perfect Location

We spent an amazing week at this home and have nothing but praise. A lovely, fully equipped house with every convenience. Five minute walk to excellent beach, good restaurant across the street and great café next door. Colourful town Santa Teresa, very ugly, but so interesting. We were well taken care of, very comfortable and enjoyed the surroundings. Yes, roads are beyond belief, but that can also be an adventure.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hola Richard! We were luck you found Full Moon and stayed at our Costa Rican casa. I hope if you return to the area, you consider staying here again! Pura Vida! Denise & Will
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastically located opposite a great cafe and a short walk from the beach.

The house was perfectly furnished with everything we needed. We loved the location, a little way from Santa Teresa. And the beach was heavenly. We would loved to return, and definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Georgina - It was our pleasure to have you stay at our Full Moon House. Thank you for the kind words and so happy to hear your Holidays were great! We hope you do come back one day!! Pura Vida, Denise & Will
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nature!

We really enjoyed our stay at Full Moon House. We were greeted by Denise who was very accommodating and hospitable to my family. I would like to take the time and say thank you for being generous and flexible with us. We really appreciated the attention and letting us stay in your home. We were put in contact with property managers Noelia and Kristi who told us about local restaurants and about a nice tide pool located close by. You’ll have to ask them where that is. :) The kids were able to see tiny lobsters, shrimp, fish, etc in the pools. The property is beautiful and nestled into the mature palm and banana trees. The bamboo ceilings of the house are a nice architectural touch that make the house one with nature. The outside showers were also a reminder that you are definitely in a tropical place. We loved hearing the howler monkeys in the distance as well as the various species of birds that would fly by the area and take over tree tops. The house is several minutes away from downtown Santa Teresa which was perfect for my family. We didn’t want the night time noise of the crowds, cars, dirt bikes, ATVs. Instead, we got to listen to various insects, lizards etc. with the occasional rooster crow. Across the street you have Couleur Café which is French owned restaurant. We had a couple of meals there. They serve dinner only twice a week when we went. Tiamat Surf Lodge is literally steps down the road (on your way to the Playa Hermosa). They have good prices for rentals and also serve food. My son and I received lessons for 1.5 hours and were able to keep the surf boards for longer. All in all it was a great vacation and loved Full Moon House. Pura Vida Denise, Noelia and Kristi.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Eddie It was our pleasure having you and your lovely family stay at Full Moon. So happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves! Like you I love sitting outside and just taking in the sounds and sights local nature offers. Hope to have you return to Full Moon. Pura Vida! Eddie, Andria, Nicco, Mateo & Mila
Archival

8/10 Good

The home was very nice

Beach is just minutes away. I would want to go in the wet season next time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Second time around.

As usual the stay at Full Moon house was relaxing, rejuvinating and well worth the drive from Liberia! There were a few hiccups, but we all managed to deal with them and get into the Costa Rican groove. Denise and Will are great owners that care and communicate. A wonderful asset when renting a home. Their caretakers Noelia and Kristi are so awesome, always around to help or answer any questions. We really enjoyed our second time down there as we felt like we were part of the community this time. Couleur Cafe is the best and right across the street. The beach is peaceful and inviting. We had fresh coconut water every day there and met locals that have become friends. We will all go back as soon as we can! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved it.

Great house. Great location. Great host. This is a beautiful, well-furnished home a short walk from the beach. All the rooms are air conditioned and the wifi works well. We had a problem with a shower head and it was fixed right away. We feel lucky we got to enjoy the waves and stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you Thomas! So glad to hear the house and area worked well for you. Would love to have you return another time! Pura Vida! Denise & Will
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing house

Great place in playa Hermosa. The beach is a few minutes from Santa Teresa and is very quiet. The home is a 3 minute walk to the beach which is beautiful. Good beach for kids - soft waves on the shore - and great all round location. The house is very good. The whole place is filled with windows which keep it bright all day long. The kitchen is great (all items are there), The rooms are good (two suites) and a nice balcony. The bathrooms have a "sky windows" which is great, but the shower heads are not the best. They provide towels which is great (not the newest ones but you are at the beach). A lot of monkeys, lizards and birds all round the property all the way to the house. Loved the home and location. The manager around is great and helps on any occasion. One supermarket about 5 minutes around and two restaurants right next to the spot. One room had some dirt from the roof but nothing much to complain. The owners are very helpful and available. Can´t go wrong.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you Bruno for the great review and for staying at our house! Your comments are appreciated and being addressed. Glad your family had a good vacation. Would love to see you return someday, Pura Vida! Denise & Will
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This is the place!!!

What a gem! Let's start with the location: Hermosa beach lives up to it's name and more. Perfect for surfing or any other ocean recreation you could possibly imagine. Close enough yet far enough away from Santa Theresa. This house is just a 5 minute walk to the beach. It's spacious with an open floor plan that makes life feel free and easy. Open the large sliding doors out onto the deck for relaxing in the evening and listen to the waves. The beds are comfy. The bathrooms have outdoor showers that work well. Their staff are helpful, friendly, and professional. Everyone we met in the area was as cool and sweet as can be. Really, I don't think we could have possibly had a better experience. I highly recommend this house!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Todd and Annie, Thank you we were so glad you stayed at our house! You are welcome back any time. Pura Vida! Denise & Will
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